U.S. Organic Model/Texture Artist

Company: Zoic Studios
Location: Culver City
Posted on: June 26, 2022

Job Description:

About UsZoic Studios is an Award winning VFX company made up of accomplished artists and producers who understand story, process and relationships. Partnership, integrity and enthusiasm are our key founding principles. "Visual Evolution" is our mission. We invest in constantly improving our technological and studio processes so that our artists can focus on being creative even in the lightning fast paced world of Episodic Television. We apply these principles to our work on some of the most VFX intensive film, television, and commercial projects out there.We are currently looking for a freelance Model/Texture artist for an upcoming project.Modeling & Texturing artists will collaborate with other departments within the studio to create and complete assets as assigned. We are looking for artists with experience modeling and texturing CG characters and environments.Modeling and/or Texturing artists work under the supervision of the CG Lead, CG Supervisor and VFX Supervisor.Responsibilities+ Create digital assets from both cyber scans and photographic reference that meets all production requirements+ Clean up / re-top models as needed+ Experience creating assets for importing into Unreal Engine (UE4) a plus!+ Ability to work self-directed and also follow specific direction when given+ Work closely with other departments to ensure assets created work through the pipeline+ Implement best practices and anticipate potential problems+ Pro-active team member who demonstrates a strong sense of creativity and respect for aesthetics+ Knowing and following all pipeline and studio policies and proceduresQualifications+ Reel or portfolio demonstrating wireframes, uv layouts and/or texture maps+ Proficiency in Maya and ZBrush or Mari+ Good retopologizing and UV skills a must+ Experience creating high resolution hard surface and organic models+ Knowledge of V-ray a plus!+ Experience with Marvelous Designer a plus!+ Experience with Substance painter a plus!+ Excellent communication and organizational skills+ Strong attention to detail and follow through.+ Positive attitude, hard worker, flexible schedule for deliveries+ Experience working within film and television a mustAdditional information+ Remote work accepted if located in the US or Vancouver+ Work hours are Pacific Standard Time+ Zoic does not cover relocation costs+ Zoic Studios Los Angeles and New York participates in the eVerify program+ This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned+ Due to the volume of applications we receive across our different openings we regret that only those selected to interview will be contactedPlease provide a portfolio of work that demonstrates production experience with modeling and/or texturingPowered by JazzHR

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